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The text is about the history and impact of oil as a source of energy and wealth, as well as a cause of climate change and inequality. It explores how different countries have benefited or suffered from oil production and consumption, and how they are facing the challenge of transitioning to a cleaner and fairer energy system. It highlights the perspectives and experiences of people from Nigeria, Iran, Britain, and the U.S., as well as the role of oil corporations and governments. It also raises questions about the fairness, feasibility, and urgency of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Here are some possible key facts extracted from the text:
1. Eunice Foote conducted an experiment in 1856 that showed carbon dioxide could increase the temperature of the atmosphere.
2. Edward Teller warned about the greenhouse effect and its consequences in 1959.
3. Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa, but also has the largest energy access deficit in the world.
4. The Paris Climate Accord included a Green Climate Fund to help developing nations transition to clean energy, but wealthy countries have fallen short of their pledges.
5. The world needs to get to net zero emissions by 2050 to avoid catastrophic climate change, but many oil-producing countries and companies are still investing in fossil fuels.